Divorce mediation in New Jersey should be defined as a process by which divorce related issues are resolved by the parties themselves with the assistance of a third neutral person with specialized knowledge. Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution mechanism that has gained popularity in New Jersey as well as other states across the country. Divorce mediation is an attractive alternative to most of the other forms of dispute resolution, especially in light of the “high stakes” involved and the emotions of the parties, which, when mismanaged, can result in years of protracted and costly litigation.
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When Mark Gruber looked out an upper-story window of the Sussex County Judicial Center in 1995, he saw an old house with an auction sign, and a figurative lightbulb went on. Wouldn’t it be convenient if he and his law partners could have an office so closely accessible to the courthouse? Gruber purchased the building, and a few renovations later, he and his colleagues cut the ribbon and moved in.
NEWTON — It was a school night, and the Kittatinny Middle School Girls’ Basketball was playing a game against Ogdensburg, in Ogdensburg. Whenever the refs stopped the clock, several parents in the audience started anxiously checking the time on their phones. You see, there was another game that night over in Sparta and getting their girls something to eat, homework done and to that game on time depended on this game ending soon.
New Jersey is in the minority of states that grant the Judge discretion to require divorced or separated parents to pay for their children’s college education. The public policy and social goal of the Family Court is to encourage the higher education and ultimate success of children. Divorce or separation of parents should not preclude a child’s education or training. If a child has the ability and inclination to seek higher education the parents are usually required to contribute if they are financially able.
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